Elec Pulse chip series (BN6): Difference between revisions

ElcPuls3
ElcPuls3
Description	Sprd elec puls. Hit w/HP bug.
Full name	Elec Pulse 3
Class	Standard
Library #	35
Element	Elec
Attack power	140
Codes	A J S
MB	40 (max 2 copies)
Part of program advances	DestPuls, MstrCros

ElcPuls2
ElcPuls2
Description	Sprd elec pulse.Pul enemy in.
Full name	Elec Pulse 2
Class	Standard
Library #	34
Element	Elec
Attack power	120
Codes	A E J
MB	36 (max 3 copies)
Part of program advances	DestPuls

ElcPuls1
ElcPuls1
Description	Sprd elec puls that paralyzes
Full name	Elec Pulse 1
Class	Standard
Library #	33
Element	Elec
Attack power	100
Codes	J L S
MB	32 (max 3 copies)
Part of program advances	DestPuls

Latest revision as of 11:56, 21 September 2024

The Elec Pulse chip series are real time Elec chips that create a lingering hitbox with a range of one panel in front of the user, followed by 3 wide 1 long area. They all deal Flinching, and Invis-Piercing damage. Each version adds an additional effect when they land and together they form the DestPuls Program Advance.

ElcPuls1 deals 100 damage and Paralyzes the enemy for 90 frames.
ElcPuls2 deals 120 damage and applies a Small Pull, pulling the opponent towards the user by one panel.
ElcPuls3 deals 140 damage, applies a single Battle HP Bug and applies Flashing and is also a part of the MstrCros Program Advance.

Elec Pulse can only deal damage once meaning enemies cannot be damaged again by the attack when entering another panel. Hitting an Object removes the hitbox, allowing the opponent to step into it without taking damage. If an Object and enemy are hit at the same time, they both take damage.

Beast Jump Logic

Elec Pulse will always attempt to hit in the middle of the 3 wide 1 long attack range.

Frame Data

All versions of ElecPuls share the following frame data:

Have a 2 frame startup
The attack lasts for 60 frames
Using ElecPulse while in Beast Out adds a delay of 4 frames to the attack.

Differences:

MegaMan can act again at frame 15 for ElcPuls2 in the GBA version due to it having no end lag. This is not the case for ElcPuls1 and ElcPuls3, where MegaMan must stay still for the entire duration of the attack.

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start	3-62	3-62
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ElcPuls1
Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Counter Frames
2	3-62	63-64	64	???

ElcPuls2 (GBA)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Counter Frames
2	3-62	15	64	???

ElcPuls2 (LC)
Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Counter Frames
2	3-62	63-64	64	???

ElcPuls3
Startup	Active	Recovery	Total	Counter Frames
2	3-62	63-64	64	???

Version Difference

In Battle Network Legacy Collection, ElcPuls2 has been changed to extend the Recovery frames for the duration of the attack, akin to ElcPuls1 and ElcPuls3.

Unique Interactions

As with all Drag applying attacks, if Elec Pulse 2 hits the opponent while they are Invisible, the applied Drag will extend the Invisible state until after the Drag ends. This can result in chips with short StartUp frames like AquaSwrd to miss if chained directly after Elec Pulse 2.
The drag's delay of applying status effects can cause a Mini Collision Glitch, in which the enemy can receive more than the usual 10 damage from player collision.

Competitve Overview

Elec Pulse chips are often used with Beast Out. This allows them to take full advantage of the auto targeting ability. All Elec Pulse chips share the same low Start Up time, which allows them to be used to land a CounterHit to disrupt the opponent's plans. The chip series is also fairly strong when used in Elec Cross, which grants non-dimming Elec chips +50 damage. When used in combination with the Bubble Star chip series, this allows doubling of the damage because of the Bubbled status. The Drag from ElcPuls2 can also increase the Battle HP Bug of the opponent if they also have Damage HP Bug.

ElcPuls1 and ElcPuls3 often only see play to form DestPuls Program Advance. However, both can be used to extend the duration of AntiDmg due to their long attack animation and Recovery frames.

ElcPuls1, like ElcPuls2, can remove Flashing, however it doesn't deal as much damage and the extended Recovery frames makes it more difficult to take advantage of the paralyzing effect it provides.

ElcPuls3 has the highest damage out of the three, but puts the enemy into the Flashing state making it more difficult for chaining attacks and not worth playing even with the fact, that it applies Battle HP Bug.

The Program Advance DestPuls is often used in J-Code Elec Pulse themed folders. ElcPuls2 and WindRack can often be used to help confirm the landing of DestPuls. Being in J-Code alongside other strong chips such as HubBatc, Recov300 and JustcOne makes it worth considering.

If the opponent has an AntiDmg active, it is possible to use ElcPuls2, followed immediately by DestPuls. This allows the Elec Pulse 2 to activate the AntiDmg, and creates a lingering hitbox for DestPuls, for which the opponent will be forced to land into after the AntiDmg animation ends. This can act as a reliable method to confirm DestPuls.

In A-Code ElcPuls2 can be chained into AquaSwrd or ElecDrgn. In E-Code it can be used with ElecSwrd, CornSht2 and FireBrn3. E-Code has extra damage potential in Gregar version, as FireBrn3 can receive +50 damage boost by Heat Cross which can potentially result in 400 damage on Grass. It also becomes a viable tool to break LifeAur if needed.

Synergies

ElcPuls2 sees the most competitive play, due to having very short Recovery frames. It is often seen in fast paced folders with FstGauge, in which Elec Pulse 2 acts as the attack opener piercing and removing Flashing and applying Drag. This makes it a good confirm option for chips such as WindRack, ElecSwrd and other damaging chips. The short FstGauge turns, in combination with Beast Out, allows the player to have a difficult to avoid damage burst. If done correctly, once the first hit connects, the Status effects applied prevent the opponent from using defensive chips.

Counter Play

Since the Elec Pulse series have a rather short attack range, if the user isn't in Beast Out, they can be easily dodged by staying in the back column on neutral area.

An opponent going into Beast Out in an Elec Pulse focused folder, often means they are prepared to take use these chips during Beast Out turns. This can also be used as a signal to expect when these attacks are going to be used. While difficult, it is possible to dodge Elec Pulse attacks by stepping backwards at the right time. This causes Beast Out's auto targeting ability to target the panel the player was on previously, thus causing it to miss. Movement Bug can be used in the same method, but it provides for more reliable dodging, as it makes it less likely for the player to be hit by an Elec Pulse attack. While stepping forwards means Elec Pulse is likely to land, it can allow the player to collide with the opponent, and gain the Flashing status. This allows the player to avoid follow-up attacks that do not pierce Invisible.

Because of the Invisible piercing nature of Elec Pulse chips, holding non-Invisible defenses for after the Elec Pulse chips have been used. Reflector Series and Shield/Reflect NaviCust part have the unique feature of being able to block multiple successive attacks. This allows them to potentially block the full combo or interrupting it by a Counter Hit.

It can be useful to use multiple layers of Defenses for folders that use DestPuls. This allows the first layer to block the confirming Elec Pulse, and the second to block DestPuls. Examples of this are Barriers and AntiDmg.

Version Differences

With the change of ElecPulse2 in the Legacy collection it loses it's ability to act as a combo opener due to the drag ending before the user can act again.

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-The Elec Pulse series is a real time {{Element|6|Elec}} chip that deals [[Statuses (BN6)#Flinching|Flinching]] damage to the two columns in front of MegaMan in a cone shape that is [[Invis-Piercing]]. Elec Pulse only damages once meaning they cannot be damaged again when entering another panel. If an object is hit, the enemy can walk through the pulse without consequence. If an object and enemy are hit at the same time, they both take damage. When usen in [[Beast Out]] the AI will attempt hit the opponent by jumping to the max range. Together they form the {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}} Programm Advance.
+The '''Elec Pulse chip series''' are real time {{Element|6|Elec}} chips that create a lingering hitbox with a range of one panel in front of the user, followed by 3 wide 1 long area. They all deal [[Statuses (BN6)#Flinching|Flinching]], and [[Invis-Piercing]] damage. Each version adds an additional effect when they land and together they form the {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}} Program Advance.
-Depending on what chip of the series, they also apply additional effect:
-* Elec Pulse 1 [[Statuses (BN6)#Paralyzed|paralyzes]] the enemy for 90 frames.
+* {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 1}} deals 100 damage and [[Statuses (BN6)#Paralyzed|Paralyzes]] the enemy for 90 frames.
-* Elec Pulse 2 applies a [[Statuses (BN6)#Drag|small pull]], pulling the opponent towards the user by one panel.
+* {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 2}} deals 120 damage and applies a [[Statuses (BN6)#Drag|Small Pull]], pulling the opponent towards the user by one panel.
-* Elec Pulse 3 [[Statuses (BN6)#Flashing|flashes]] the opponnent for 120 frames and applies a single [[Bugs_(BN6)#Battle_HP_Bug|Battle HP Bug]].
+* {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 3}} deals 140 damage, applies a single [[Bugs_(BN6)#Battle_HP_Bug|Battle HP Bug]] and applies [[Statuses (BN6)#Flashing|Flashing]] and is also a part of the {{Chip|6|Master Cross}} Program Advance.
-===Notes===
-* Elec Pulse 3 is also a part of the {{Chip|6|Master Cross}} Programm Advance.
+'''Elec Pulse''' can only deal damage once meaning enemies cannot be damaged again by the attack when entering another panel. Hitting an [[Object_(BN6)|Object]] removes the hitbox, allowing the opponent to step into it without taking damage. If an Object and enemy are hit at the same time, they both take damage.
-* Unlike Elec Pulse 1 and 3, in the GBA version Elec Pulse 2 has no endlag allowing it to be chained into other chips.
-* In the Battle Network Legacy Collection, Elec Pulse 2 has been changed such that the user must remain in place for the duration of its hitbox akin to Elec Pulse 1 and Elec Pulse 3.
+==Beast Jump Logic==
+'''Elec Pulse''' will always attempt to hit in the middle of the 3 wide 1 long attack range.
 ==Frame Data==
 All versions of ElecPuls share the following frame data:
 * Have a 2 frame startup
-* The attack is attack for 60 frames
+* The attack lasts for 60 frames
 * Using ElecPulse while in [[Beast Out]] adds a delay of 4 frames to the attack.
 Differences:
-* Due to having no endlag, MegaMan can act already at again frame 15 for ElecPuls 2 in the GBA version.
+* MegaMan can act again at frame 15 for {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 2}} in the GBA version due to it having no end lag. This is not the case for {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 1}} and {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 3}}, where MegaMan must stay still for the entire duration of the attack.
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+==Version Difference==
+In Battle Network Legacy Collection, {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 2}} has been changed to extend the Recovery frames for the duration of the attack, akin to {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 1}} and {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 3}}.
+==Unique Interactions==
+* As with all [[Statuses (BN6)#Drag|Drag]] applying attacks, if Elec Pulse 2 hits the opponent while they are [[Statuses (BN6)#Flashing|Invisible]], the applied Drag will extend the Invisible state until after the Drag ends. This can result in chips with short StartUp frames like {{Chip|6|Aqua Sword}} to miss if chained directly after Elec Pulse 2.
+* The drag's delay of applying status effects can cause a [[Collision Glitch|Mini Collision Glitch]], in which the enemy can receive more than the usual 10 damage from player collision.
+[[File:Mini Collision.gif.gif|frameless|The mini collision glitch in action. The enemy is taking roughly 100 damage through that.]]
 ==Competitve Overview==
-Being in J-Code alongside other strong chips such as {{Chip|6|Hub Batch}} and {{Chip|6|Recovery 300}} makes the Elec Pulse series worth to take into the folder. Out of the 3, Elec Pulse 2 sees the most competetive play, due to not having endlag. It is often seen in rush folders, in which Elec Pulse 2  acts as the attack opener piercing and removing [[Statuses_(BN6)#Flashing|Flashing]] by applying [[Statuses (BN6)#Drag|Drag]] and is often followed with {{Chip|6|Wind Racket}} and an another damaging chip. {{Chip|6|Invisible}} is completely countered by Elec Pulse 2 and once it connects, the opponent is not able to use a defensive chips to avoid the damage making this combo very strong. The [[Statuses (BN6)#Drag|Drag]] it applies can also increase the [[Bugs_(BN6)#Battle_HP_Bug|Battle HP Bug]] of the opponent if they also have [[Bugs_(BN6)#Damage_HP_Bug|Damage HP Bug]].
+Elec Pulse chips are often used with [[Beast Out]]. This allows them to take full advantage of the auto targeting ability. All Elec Pulse chips share the same low Start Up time, which allows them to be used to land a [[CounterHit]] to disrupt the opponent's plans. The chip series is also fairly strong when used in [[Elec_Cross|Elec Cross]], which grants non-dimming {{Element|6|Elec}} chips +50 damage. When used in combination with the [[Bubble_Star_chip_series_(BN6)|Bubble Star chip series]], this allows doubling of the damage because of the [[Statuses_(BN6)#Bubbled|Bubbled]] status. The [[Statuses (BN6)#Drag|Drag]] from {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 2}} can also increase the [[Bugs_(BN6)#Battle_HP_Bug|Battle HP Bug]] of the opponent if they also have [[Bugs_(BN6)#Damage_HP_Bug|Damage HP Bug]].
+{{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 1}} and {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 3}} often only see play to form {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}} Program Advance. However, both can be used to extend the duration of {{Chip|6|Anti Damage}} due to their long attack animation and Recovery frames.
+{{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 1}}, like {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 2}}, can remove [[Statuses_(BN6)#Flashing|Flashing]], however it doesn't deal as much damage and the extended Recovery frames makes it more difficult to take advantage of the paralyzing effect it provides.
+{{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 3}} has the highest damage out of the three, but puts the enemy into the [[Statuses_(BN6)#Flashing|Flashing]] state making it more difficult for chaining attacks and not worth playing even with the fact, that it applies [[Bugs_(BN6)#Battle_HP_Bug|Battle HP Bug]].
+The Program Advance {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}} is often used in [[List_of_chips_by_code_(BN6)#J|J-Code]] Elec Pulse themed folders. {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 2}} and {{Chip|6|Wind Racket}} can often be used to help confirm the landing of {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}}. Being in J-Code alongside other strong chips such as {{Chip|6|Hub Batch}}, {{Chip|6|Recovery 300}} and {{Chip|6|Justice One}} makes it worth considering.
+If the opponent has an {{Chip|6|Anti Damage}} active, it is possible to use {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 2}}, followed immediately by {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}}. This allows the Elec Pulse 2 to activate the {{Chip|6|Anti Damage}}, and creates a lingering hitbox for {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}}, for which the opponent will be forced to land into after the {{Chip|6|Anti Damage}} animation ends. This can act as a reliable method to confirm {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}}.
+In [[List_of_chips_by_code_(BN6)#A|A-Code]] {{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 2}} can be chained into {{Chip|6|Aqua Sword}} or {{Chip|6|Elec Dragon}}. In [[List_of_chips_by_code_(BN6)#E|E-Code]] it can be used with {{Chip|6|Elec Sword}}, {{Chip|6|Corn Shot 2}} and {{Chip|6|Fire Burner 3}}. [[List_of_chips_by_code_(BN6)#E|E-Code]] has extra damage potential in [[Gregar|Gregar version]], as {{Chip|6|Fire Burner 3}} can receive +50 damage boost by [[Heat_Cross|Heat Cross]] which can potentially result in 400 damage on [[Panels_(BN6)#Grass_Panels|Grass]]. It also becomes a viable tool to break {{Chip|6|Life Aura}} if needed.
+===Synergies===
+{{Chip|6|Elec Pulse 2}} sees the most competitive play, due to having very short Recovery frames. It is often seen in fast paced folders with {{Chip|6|Fast Gauge}}, in which Elec Pulse 2 acts as the attack opener piercing and removing [[Statuses_(BN6)#Flashing|Flashing]] and applying [[Statuses (BN6)#Drag|Drag]]. This makes it a good confirm option for chips such as {{Chip|6|Wind Racket}},{{Chip|6|Elec Sword}} and other damaging chips. The short {{Chip|6|Fast Gauge}} turns, in combination with [[Beast Out]], allows the player to have a difficult to avoid damage burst. If done correctly, once the first hit connects, the Status effects applied prevent the opponent from using defensive chips.
+===Counter Play===
+Since the Elec Pulse series have a rather short attack range, if the user isn't in [[Beast Out]], they can be easily dodged by staying in the back column on neutral area.
+An opponent going into Beast Out in an Elec Pulse focused folder, often means they are prepared to take use these chips during Beast Out turns. This can also be used as a signal to expect when these attacks are going to be used. While difficult, it is possible to dodge Elec Pulse attacks by stepping backwards at the right time. This causes Beast Out's auto targeting ability to target the panel the player was on previously, thus causing it to miss. [[Bugs_(BN6)#Movement_Bug|Movement Bug]] can be used in the same method, but it provides for more reliable dodging, as it makes it less likely for the player to be hit by an Elec Pulse attack. While stepping forwards means Elec Pulse is likely to land, it can allow the player to collide with the opponent, and gain the Flashing status. This allows the player to avoid follow-up attacks that do not pierce Invisible.
-Elec Pulse 1 and 3 often only see play in folders in order to form {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}}, a very strong Program Advance that is valued for its strong effects such as [[Statuses_(BN6)#Paralyze|paralyzing]] and [[Statuses_(BN6)#Blinded|blinding]] the enemy for a long time and applying [[Bugs_(BN6)#Battle_HP_Bug|Battle HP Bug]] and [[Bugs_(BN6)#Custom_HP_Bug|Custom HP Bug]] level 2, all while dealing decent 400 damage. Outside of the Programm Advance these chips are rarely played. Elec Pulse 1, like Elec Pulse 2, can remove Flashing, however it doesn't deal much damage and the endlag makes it hard to take advantage of the paralyzing effect it provides. Elec Pulse 3 has the highest damage out of the 3, but puts the enemy into the [[Statuses_(BN6)#Flashing|Flashing]] state making it not that valuable to play. Nevertheless, both can be used to extend the invulnerable frames of {{Chip|6|Anti Damage}} when getting the trap triggered due to their long attack animation and endlag.
+Because of the Invisible piercing nature of Elec Pulse chips, holding non-Invisible defenses for after the Elec Pulse chips have been used.
+[[Reflector_chip_series_(BN6)|Reflector Series]] and [[Shield_NaviCust_part_series_(BN6)|Shield/Reflect]] NaviCust part have the unique feature of being able to block multiple successive attacks. This allows them to potentially block the full combo or interrupting it by a [[Counter Hit]].
-==Counter Play==
+It can be useful to use multiple layers of Defenses for folders that use {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}}. This allows the first layer to block the confirming Elec Pulse, and the second to block {{Chip|6|Destroy Pulse}}. Examples of this are [[Barrier_chip_series_(BN6)|Barriers]] and {{Chip|6|Anti Damage}}.
-Since the Elec Pulse series having a rather short attack range, they can be easily dodged by camping the back column on neutral area. The most effective way to avoid its damage is to know when the opponent is intending to use it. Going into [[Tengu Cross]] or [[Beast Out]] at the start of a turn might be an indicator of an incomming attack and defenses such as {{Chip|6|Anti Damage}} or {{Chip|6|Barrier 200}} can be used to protect oneself against it. Having [[Bugs_(BN6)#Movement_Bug|Movement Bug]] might help dodging the attack by moving unpredictably making it also possible to dodge the attack with [[Beast Jump]]. Unfortunately once the attack connects, it is very unlikely to avoid the following damage, due to the Drag applied by Elec Pulse 2 in combination with its lack of endlag makes it almost impossible to react against the followup damage.
+===Version Differences===
+With the change of ElecPulse2 in the Legacy collection it loses it's ability to act as a combo opener due to the drag ending before the user can act again.
 {{Navplate chips (BN6)}}